The Story of The Rip Chords

Ernie Bringas, founding member of the '60s singing group, The Rip Chords, tells the story of how it all began. With 5 Billboard HOT 100 hits, this group has a complicated story. Ernie answers many questions and corrects some misinformation elsewhere on the web. The story begins with Doris Day's company, and continues through his recording contract with Columbia Records with producers Terry Melcher and Bruce Johnston. He describes who sang on what songs and informs us of the important difference between the recording group and the touring group. He shares his experience recording some of his nine lead vocals on the groups two albums (three of which were released as singles). You can hear him in his own words and hear his voice again as he sings along with a few of the songs!
You can read the full commentary about the history of The Rip Chords at: www.ripchords.info/
All songs are 30 seconds or less, and considered fair use for this interview and educational use. This video was recorded at Glendale Community College in Phoenix, Arizona, in May of 2017, then edited and finalized on Nov 19, 2017, and compressed to 720.